EDF Assault Rifle | |
Faction | Earth Defence Force |
Type | Bullpup rifle |
Location | Parker |
Power | Medium |
Range | Medium-long |
Rate of Fire | High |
Special | Iron Sight |
Clip/Ammo | 40/80 |
Fire | Fully automatic |
Melee | Buttstock bash |
The EDF Assault Rifle (also known as the EDF AR) is the basic field assault rifle issued to Earth Defence Force troops in the Second Martian Revolution. So reliable, effective and compact is this weapon that both Red Faction insurgents and Marauders will often scavenge them from the EDF. Along with the Bushmaster 17S this weapon also closely resembles the RSAF Enfield SA80(L86/L85 A1/A2) but with a futuristic design. Also like the aforementioned, it is a bullpup weapon.
Usage[]
The EDF Assault Rifle is one of the best weapons through the earlier stages of the game. Its high rate of fire, high magazine capacity and availability of ammunition make it a solid choice when the EDF begin to send waves of troops after Mason. The Rifle is, like most EDF weapons, better suited to taking on personnel rather than vehicles or buildings. Using this weapon in conjunction with the Remote Charges or Rocket Launcher allows the player to deal with both infantry and fortified structures. EDF Enforcer or the EDF Gauss Rifle are more powerful and more accurate alternatives. The EDF assault rifle has a much longer range than first appearances would suggest, being able to fire well into the dust at the edge of render distance when aimed properly and proper trigger control is employed. full auto fire is advised only in close quarters, as the EDF-AR has a higher fire rate (around 950rpm, similar to the M16A3) than it's high tech siblings. the EDF use this weapon from the opening cutscene to the end of the assault on mount vogel and beyond, due to its reliable damage and fire control tactics. the marauders also use it in a more limited capacity, making ammo for this weapon very easily acquired, even in tight situations. due to these factors, its a great weapon for unfamiliar areas and situations.
Trivia[]
- The appearance of the EDF AR takes elements of the M16 and M4 assault rifle in its carry handle style iron sights, and its bullpup design, pistol grip, and stock are identical to the bushmaster M17S.
- It is also referred to as "m16" in the game files.
- A running theme with most EDF weapons, the AR appears to be made out of a carbon fiber composite and aluminum, with steel parts where necessary
- The maximum range of this weapon appears to be roughly 400 meters, as tested firing from the first bridge in marauder territory westward, eventually no longer being able to destroy vehicles with the allotted ammo without cheats past the rock near the outside corner in the road by the ore deposits due to damage fall-off
- The bullpup design is consistent with the EDF's use of this weapon aboard ships and armored vehicles, where a longer conventional layout weapon might get hung up
Gallery[]
Earth Defence Force Weapons | |
Sidearms | Pistol • Subverter |
Rifles and Shotguns | Assault rifle • Gauss rifle • Sniper rifle • Rail Driver • Enforcer • Peacekeeper |
Mounted and Explosives | Gauss Turret • Heavy Machine Gun Turret • Singularity bombs • Fragmentation grenade |